# Real Estate Sales Agents > Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer. - Code: 41-9022.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 41-9022) - Family: [Sales](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-41), one of its 23 occupations - Tasks: 33 tasks (23 core and 10 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/41-9022.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/41-9022.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases. Core task · Task 2443 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 2. Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration. Core task · Task 2440 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 3. Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other. Core task · Task 2445 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 4. Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources. Core task · Task 2449 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 5. Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates. Core task · Task 2441 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 6. Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services. Core task · Task 2446 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 7. Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price. Core task · Task 2447 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 8. Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds. Core task · Task 2444 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 9. Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking. Core task · Task 2442 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 10. Contact previous clients for prospecting of referral business. Core task · Task 21155 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 11. Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings, to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets. Core task · Task 2460 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 12. Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals. Core task · Task 2453 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 13. Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers. Core task · Task 2448 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 14. Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings. Core task · Task 2462 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 15. Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers. Core task · Task 2456 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 16. Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements, and related matters. Core task · Task 2458 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 17. Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features. Core task · Task 2450 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 18. Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting. Core task · Task 2455 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 19. Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles. Core task · Task 2451 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 20. Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred. Core task · Task 2463 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 21. Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features. Core task · Task 2452 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 22. Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs. Core task · Task 2454 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 23. Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients. Core task · Task 2464 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 24. Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing. Supplemental task · Task 2461 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 25. Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms. Supplemental task · Task 2459 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 26. Appraise properties to determine loan values. Supplemental task · Task 2467 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 27. Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property. Supplemental task · Task 2465 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 28. Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties. Supplemental task · Task 2468 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 29. Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques. Supplemental task · Task 2466 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 30. Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated. Supplemental task · Task 2457 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 31. Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients. Supplemental task · Task 2470 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2019 32. Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company. Supplemental task · Task 2469 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 33. Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions. 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